In Memorial of

McDonald James243 viewsBorn: August 15, 1946
Died: May 20, 2010
Misc: James L. McDonald passed away May 20, 2010 in the presence of his sister Karen, brother Brown, and loyal friends, Mike Yamada and Susan Girouard. Jim was born in Hagerstown, Maryland on August 15, 1946, but grew up in Long Beach, California. As a teenager, Jim was an incorrigible teaser, practical joker, and suburban adventurer always eluding the wishes of, and otherwise confounding, teachers and parents, but remaining

Jim McKie241 viewsBorn: Dec. 31, 1946 - Los Angeles County, CA
Died: May 23, 1998
Misc: Jim died of a heart attack. Later, we heard that the doctors had determined that he had a congenital, though undiagnosed, heart weakness. He was a brilliant creative artist -- designer and actor, and a larger-than-life personality. He certainly crammed a lot into his 52 short years. Lesley Currier, Managing Director, Marin Shakespeare Company

Walter Medina215 viewsBorn: Sep. 23, 1946 - Texas
Died: 11 Dec 1993 - San Bernardino, CA
Misc: I met Walter when we were kids at Madison Elementary School. All of us were so excited then, that the Brooklyn Dodgers were moving to LA. But it was Walter that would become the consummate Vince Scully fan, he never missed a game listening to his radio, all the way into his high school years! He quietly loved Lakewood High, played in the Band. Walter never was one for the spot light though. After high school he went to work for Douglas Aircraft until he had the rare distinction of being drafted…into the Marine Corps in 1965. He served with distinction with the 4th Marines in Vietnam, where he earned the Bronze Star and Purple Heart medals during the Con Thien battles along the DMZ in 1967. Upon returning home, he returned to Douglas in his quiet and unassuming fashion. Walter deserved to live and long and happy life, but he tragically died in a car accident around 1993. He was one of those guys who quietly did his job. I am glad to have known him, for he was of our clay and spirit.
Steve Unzueta

Radene Minyard265 viewsBorn: Nov. 19, 1946
Died: Jan. 7, 2007
Misc: She married Ed Lelake, another Lancer student; Ed died last year. She is survived by two sisters (both from Lakewood High; Jackie and Joanne Minyard) and a daughter and son and several grandchildren. Her funeral service was held in Blytheville, Arkansas Cobb Funeral Home. She died due to complications from surgery that occurred shortly before Christmas. She never regained consciousness after surgery. Submitted by Janice Waller Schlieder

Carole Ohlendorf266 viewsBorn: Feb 18, 1947 Los Angeles County, CA
Died: June 25, 2010
Misc: Many have fond memories of attending Arrowbear Music School in Running Springs, CA, run by Carole and her family. Carole is survived by her husband Dennis, one daughter, Larke, one son, Breck, and one granddaughter, Jazmin.

Harold Olmstead281 viewsBorn: 1946
Died: 1964
Misc: Harold died as a result of a fatal traffic accident shortly after graduation. He was with Fred and Richard Hill (LHS) - all three were going on a family vacation and were killed enroute. From Mike Jackson